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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
I liked this book better than The Relic to which it is a sequel. The plot was already good by itself but to discover a whole.universe.under Manhattan made it fascinating!
I'm off to read the rest of thia seriea.
I'm off to read the rest of thia seriea.
Everything about this was interesting to me. From the starting scuba diving scene that gave me the heebie jeebie’s to the description of the underground world beneath New York’s subways, I was hooked. I loved the way this was written and I loved the new characters that were brought in! This was literally action packed and there was never a dull moment.
adventurous
dark
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is Lincoln Preston's (collaboration of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child) sequel to their earlier novel Relic.
As befits any sequel, the canvas is larger this time around, with the novel set in (and below) the entirety of Manhattan rather than just in Manhattan's Museum on Natural History (where Relic was set). It seems there are monsters in the sewers now ...
The novel also pretty much the same cast as the earlier book (Dr Frock, Margo Green, Bill Smithback, Lieutenant D'Agosta and Special Agent Pendergast), not all of whom who are who they appear to be, and is indeed a pretty gripping read!
As befits any sequel, the canvas is larger this time around, with the novel set in (and below) the entirety of Manhattan rather than just in Manhattan's Museum on Natural History (where Relic was set). It seems there are monsters in the sewers now ...
The novel also pretty much the same cast as the earlier book (Dr Frock, Margo Green, Bill Smithback, Lieutenant D'Agosta and Special Agent Pendergast), not all of whom who are who they appear to be, and is indeed a pretty gripping read!
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This sequel to "Relic" fell flat in a few places, but was still a satisfying read. Again, a table-side dictionary was necessary for me because the authors flaunt their mastery of vocabulary. "En mufti", anyone?
Another entertaining read, with (mostly) believable action sequences and fun characters. This series is indeed a standout from all the other run of the mill "ancient evil, shoot missile" type stories. Probably gonna continue it.